Make Wapato Jail a Homeless Shelter? Once Again, It’s a Divisive Question in a Portland Election

And a new proposal—with cash—is on the table.

Portland Homeless Shelters Are Calling For Donations of Urgently Needed Winter Gear

Shelter providers are calling on Portlanders to donate winter gear.

Israel Bayer, Portland’s Foremost Advocate for the Homeless, Says What Will Solve the Mess

Hint: It starts with a cup of coffee.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Doubles Down on His Promise to Create Shelter Beds—And Adds a New Housing Pledge

“I’m not Superman. [But] I’m not going to back off.”

He’s the Newest Portland Trail Blazer. Seven Years Ago, He Was 360 Pounds and Living in Homeless Shelters.

Fewer People Are Sleeping on Portland-Area Streets, But Those Who Do Report Greater Distress

The details of the latest homeless count help explain the mind-boggling tale that street camping is on the wane.

When the Snow Hit, Portlanders Saved Lives By Volunteering at Homeless Shelters

In early January, Portland was slapped with a long cold snap. It was hard on everyone, but especially the homeless—at least four people living outside on the streets of Portland died.

A New Homeless Shelter Will Open This Evening in Downtown Portland

In response, the Columbia Shelter, previously known as the Peace I Shelter, will open in the Washington Center Building on SW 4th and Washington St. and will serve up to 100 more people, including men, women and some couples.